What readers think of The Rule of Four, plus links to write your own review.

I loved this book (more than The Da Vinci Code), the prose is great, the caracteres are vibrant, and the misteries of the Hypenerotomachia are fun to watch unravel. I understand that it's not as fast passed as Dan brown's books, but the time the authors give to each caracter is extremely important. It makes us care for them (something that never happens in "The Da Vinci Code"). I recommend this book. It's not as bombastic as Dan Brown's book, but I find much more satisfying to read.

I rated this book a two. There is no comparison to Dan Brown's books. The theme of the book is interesting, but the relationship of the students at Princeton is boring. The ending is unsatisfactory suggesting a sequel. I won't be reading the sequel. I usually don't read books written by two authors, but since there was nothing new out, I decided to get this book at the library. Don't bother adding this one to your collection. The critics' hype is undeserved.

wow---I finally finished this ---what secrets did we learn??? What was the great mystery???---I DO now know more about Princeton than I did before---crappy characters too....maybe I just could never read for more than 10 pages at a time---If you are a normal guy who liked Dan Brown's books, don't let anybody tell you this compares favorably---If they do and you do read it, remember to take the book and slap them upside the head when you finish!!!---It is a nice size for that---

It was horribly boring, and only the snootiest pseudo-intellectuals will tell you it was worth reading. Biggest waste of time ever!

I try to find time to read good books. Now I make the time. This is great story! I am excited to see great writers adding more than just another story. Ian Caldwell & Dustin Thomason along with another great writer Dan brown all research and write fiction with fact and come up with plots for stories that grab you take you along for the ride through the world secrets,and thrilling suspense. I want more. Good story good plot and a toast to GREAT NEW AUTHORS LIKE THEM. thank you all I'm exited when I pick up a book again. I loved it and read it 3 timesBRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For me, a good book is one which does two things. First, it must relate a "good story" in a "fresh manner" so that it keeps my interest. Second, it must make me dog ear many of its pages because I am so moved by passages whose structure perfectly describes a situation, an emotion or well, just life.

The Rule of Four met both of my requirements. The story idea and plot structure were very creative, though the book retells the old tales of love and loss, betrayal, redemption, and the rite of passage from carefree college existence to real life. Many times I stopped my reading cold, as I found myself rereading and savoring each word of a poignant passage: a most impressive accomplishment from two authors with limited "real life" experience.

A tremendous first effort!

Is it just me that feels that this book was nothing more than a 400 page introduction of characters? The best thing about this book was the lightning-fast speed at which I would fall asleep when reading it. I recommend this book to all insomniacs desperately seeking an alternative to prescription drugs.

This book was a waste of time. It wasn't even a good mystery. The best part of the entire book was the exert that you get from the cover. I agree that the author rambles on and on about nothing. After reading the Da Vinci Code this was definetly a let down. I don't even understand why the ratings on the book are so high. In my opionion the book is not even well written. I spent the first half of the book trying to figure out who was talking and if they were talking in the past or in the present. Definetly not one that I would recommend.